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Welcome to the Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter, serving residents of Utah and Idahoans living south of Idaho County. We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone impacted by MS.The Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS in Utah and Idahoans living south of Idaho County and raise funds for critical MS research. Join the movement toward a world free of MS.

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Internships

Interns are a vital part of our team and they do a variety of work depending on our current needs. We strive to create a valuable learning experience to best support those interested in nonprofit work and becoming more involved in the Society. Although internships are unpaid, they can count for school credit. Please check with your school advisor to learn how this process works at your school or through your educational program.

To inquire about internships please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at GetInvolved@nmss.org or by calling (801) 424-0113 for more information.

MS Activist

Lead Volunteers at Walk MS

Have experience working with and leading other volunteers? Enjoy being the "go to" person? The National MS Society, Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter is seeking fun and friendly Lead Volunteers to help orient, train, and work with day of event volunteers that come out to support Walk MS Utah and Walk MS Idaho.

Walk MS Volunteer

We welcome volunteers with a wide range of skills, talents, abilities and interests to make Walk MS an outstanding experience for all participants. Be inspired. Get connected. Join us as a Walk MS volunteer!

Professional Volunteer

Lend your professional skills as a volunteer! Whether you write, practice law, specialize in technology or are great at creating floral arrangements – whatever your professional skill – we need your help!

Office Assistance

Share Your Story

Each person touched by MS has a unique story. By sharing your experience, we raise awareness, engage others in the MS movement and provide hope to everyone affected by MS.

Please take a few moments to answer a few questions about yourself and what you’re doing to support our mission. Feel free to attach extra pages or a photo of yourself, especially if you have any photos from Society events or programs.

This information may be used in Society publications, Web sites, for events or advocacy awareness, or for media interviews.

District Activist Leader

Have you met with your elected official and shared how MS affects you? Are you interested in growing this relationship to keep people with MS are front of mind as he or she considers legislation? Lead the way in your community by becoming a volunteer District Activist Leader.

As a District Activist Leader, you will build and foster critical relationships with the elected officials in your legislative district. You will serve as a liaison between these officials and the Society, helping to develop a reliable grassroots movement across the state and the country.

Key Responsibilities:

Take a leadership role in engaging with elected officials via multiple avenues to help foster a relationship between MS activists and elected officials.

Collaborate with your State’s Government Relations Committee

Attend MS State Action Days and/or Public Policy Conference when possible

Receive elected official’s email/mail communications

Monitor and track the elected official’s district activities and public events

Attend town hall meetings and other public forums to engage on issues that impact people affected by MS

Help build the MS movement’s profile of elected officials by providing key biographical data and information to Society government relations staff

Qualifications:

Able to represent MS movement position on local, state and federal issues

Comfortable with public speaking

Strong Interpersonal skills

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Good note-taking and ablity to follow-up

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel, internet)

Interest in growing Social Media skills to connect with elected officials

Able to travel to and from district meetings/events

Time Commitment:

This is an ongoing position requiring a time commitment of approximately 10-15 hours per month (some months more and some months less depending on legislative cycles) for a minimum of two years. Regular calls and meetings with Society government relations staff will be required to discuss progress and strategize next steps. (in-person or by phone).

Education and Support:

Training and support will be provided by Society staff as well as other volunteer leaders

To volunteer, complete a volunteer registration form. A regional Advocacy staff member will contact you with next steps.